Top Things to do in Margaret River
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Margaret River, Western Australia
Margaret River is both a region and a bustling market town famed for its wine, incredible surfing, gorgeous coastline, multi-chambered caves and mysterious karri (eucalyptus) forests. Award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Semillon vintages are produced at the area’s more than 200 vineyards. The annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival is a vintner’s paradise, attracting gourmet enthusiasts from around the globe.
Restaurants in Margaret River
1. Margaret River Venison Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By gtg291b - Sydney, Australia
My partner and I stopped for a quick look and ended up having lunch here. They do delightful pies and sausage rolls made from fresh (not frozen) venison for $7. Margaret Venison Farm also has an extensive selection of cured venison, kangaroo, and emu meats. They offer up to four free samples – I recommend the truffle venison.
2. Merchant Rock
3. Caves Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 630 reviews
Reviewed By gtg291b - Sydney, Australia
Caves Road is an extremely scenic drive with several attractions along the way – like beaches, forests, wineries, and a venison farm. The road is also fun to drive with many twists and turns. We took it from Augusta up to Dunsborough and experienced minimal traffic.
4. Yelverton Protea Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Yelverton Protea Farm was established and hand planted by the Thorpe family in 1988. Since this time the farm has been producing fresh cut Proteas for the local and international markets. Centrally located between the south-west capes in the Margaret River Wine Region, set over two hundred acres of undulating fields and nurtured by the Island Brook creek. Our Harvest Shed is open to the public 7 days a week where we offer Harvest Shed prices on all of our beautiful Protea Flowers and Plants from our Nursery.
Reviewed By kareno972 - Perth, Australia
We first visited this farm 2 years ago, in the winter of 2018 and received the best reception (see review below). We never forgot our experience at the Yelverton Protea Farm and promised to revisit it on our next trip to the South West. Well, we managed to do just that this winter 2020. It was such a pleasure to see Jade and Laura again. Their farm has certainly grown and it looks even lovelier than before. They gave us the very best reception ever - it even topped the 2018 one! Needless to say, we went back to Perth extremely happy again. This time, we bought pots of plants as we hope to capture abit of the awesomeness of these magnificent blooms in our garden and I love painting WA flowers. Abby, their marketing/customer service officer was so helpful and friendly too. She helped with the selection of my potted plants and cut blooms. She also gave useful tips on growing these plants. Thanks for all your time, guys. We are so touched that you made the extra time for us and that too, was another Huge highlight of our short holiday - next our whale watching boat trip and peaceful farm stay! See you again on our next trip ????❤
5. Ellensbrook
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
In 1857 Ellen and Alfred Bussell chose the site of their new home. Sheltered from the winter storms, the site had access to fresh water and was surrounded by fertile soil. Over the decades the house was built in stages by ticket-of-leave convicts, deserting seamen and local Noongars. The Ellensbrook venture was successful, with income derived from the sale of beef, butter and cheese. Much of the success was due to the practical skills, energy and sound management of Ellen. Alfred and Ellen left Ellensbrook in 1865. Between 1871 and 1877 Ellensbrook was managed, and the homestead extended, by the eldest of their five daughters, Fanny. Later, the second daughter Edith made Ellensbrook her permanent home. In 1899 she established the Ellensbrook Farm Home for Aboriginal Children. The Home continued for 17 years during which time Edith continued the tradition of extending the main building. The Noongar name for the locality is Mokidup, and it was a traditional summer camping spot for thousands of years.
Reviewed By tamaraline3 - Perth, Australia
We decided to do the circular walk starting at the Ellensbrook Cottage. Seeped in history, the cottage is just lovely and it was extremely interesting to learn all about Ellen and Alfred Bussell, their family and life at Ellensbrook. After half an hour here exploring we started our walk and three hours later we returned. We enjoyed this walk immensely as we started at the cottage, saw the cave, walked through Peppermint trees and then ended with a 3km coastal walk. Great morning adventure!!!????????♀️????????♂️
